BvS 10 / Viking

   The BvS10 armored all-terrain tracked carrier is a further development of the Bv206S. It was developed by Hagglunds in cooperation with UK MoD. Improvements are based on experience gained from more than 25 years of articulated vehicle design and production. The BvS10 is in service with United Kingdom (143) and the Netherlands (74). It is locally known as the Viking in UK. This product name was later adopted by the Dutch Army. First vehicles were delivered in 2003. In 2012 Sweden also ordered 48 of these all-terrain carriers.

   Vehicle consists of two articulated tracked units, linked by a steering mechanism. All four rubber tracks are driving continuously.  Viking has the same superior mobility over rough terrain as it's predecessor.

   The BvS 10 provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm ball rounds. Vehicle retains mobility even if a track is damaged by an anti-personnel mine. Optional add-on armor makes it invulnerable to the 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds.

   The BvS 10 has improved payload capacity comparing with it's predecessor and provides seating for a total of 12 men, including the driver. Forward unit has a payload capacity of 800 kg, rear - 2 000 - 3050 kg, depending on mission profile. Vehicle can also tow trailer with a maximum weight of 3 t.

   Vehicle can be armed with 12.7-mm or 7.62-mm machine gun, mounted on top of the forward unit. The rear unit can be configured to carry various weapon systems. However in its normal deployment this vehicle remains out of contact with hostile troops.

   The BvS 10 articulated tracked carrier has new engine and chassis. Vehicle is powered by the Cummins diesel engine, developing 275 horsepower. Vehicle is fully amphibious with less than two minutes preparation. It has operation range in temperature range from - 46°C to + 49°C. The BvS 10 is airportable by the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III. It can be carried underslung by the CH-47 Chinook or split in two sections and carried by the Merlin helicopter.

   Currently a bigger Viking Mk.2 with higher payload is developed by BAE Systems. The BvS 10 has already reached it's limit of further uparmoring.

Variants

   Armored personnel carrier;

   Command vehicle;

   Ambulance;

   Recovery vehicle;

   BvS 10 Mk.II, improved version of the original all-terrain vehicle. It features much improved mine protection, a more powerful engine, and many other changes. Improvements are based on experience gained during operations in Afghanistan. The Viking Mark II retains a carrying capacity of it's predecessor. The UK MoD ordered a small batch of the Mk.II for service in Afghanistan;

   Bronco, an improved variant of the BvS 10, developed in Singapore. It has greater range and improved payload capacity.